Using $whoami to check your current rating, navigating the BAR server website for detailed match history, and reporting users properly.
Type $whoami anywhere in the BAR lobby client chat. The Coordinator bot sends you a direct message with your current rank. You do not need to be in any specific channel — just type it in the general lobby area and the bot handles the rest.
Some players get confused about whether the command needs special formatting. It does not. Just type $whoami with the dollar sign and hit enter. If it does not respond after a few seconds, check that the bot is online in that particular lobby server.
The BAR server website shows your overview, recent matches, and basic stats. If you want deeper information than what the overview provides, the battle page at server4.beyondallreason.info/battle lets you drill into specific matches. From there you can see unit compositions, damage dealt, economy graphs, and other granular data that helps you understand what actually happened in a game.
To report someone, go to the battle website, find the relevant match, click the players tab, and report from there. Alternatively, use the relationships search page to look up a player by name and report them directly. Important note: do not press Enter when typing in the search field — that triggers a known bug. Use the search button or navigate with your mouse instead.
When reporting, include the specific reasons. Vague reports get processed slower than ones that clearly describe what happened.
Players who regularly check their rank, review match stats, and understand the reporting system get more out of Beyond All Reason. Knowing where to find your numbers, how to look up opponents, and how to address problems when they come up is part of playing at a serious level. Teams that share this information, review stats together, and keep communication productive pull ahead. That is the Creed of Champions approach — high standards, low drama, steady progress.
"[Crd] Creed of Champions is a great place to learn and play BAR in a friendly atmosphere. Training sessions, team gameplay, even some non-BAR stuff. Large cross section of abilities, time zones, and game mode interests."